Well, how did these kids get lucky enough to be out here? They’re on one of the 200 little league or softball teams that Giant sponsors.

“You know this helps us connect with the communities even more. We’ll have managers come out to the little league practices,” said Jamie Miller, Giant Foods.

“The lessons the kids learn whether they use it on the field or not are ones that they need: dedication and teamwork, and these are ones that transcend the ballfield,” said Greg Bader, Orioles communications director.

The day ends with a visit with O’s pitcher Jim Johnson.

With talent and practice, who knows what paths these kids will take.

Friday’s clinic was at Camden Yards. The grocery chain will hold more than two dozen of them at area ballfields.

Mike SchuhMike Schuh joined the WJZ news team as a general assignment reporter in 1993. During his time at WJZ, he’s received awards for a wide range of news...More fromMike Schuh